[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Official Beer Thread (Page 1 of 4)
Posted: 5/15/2013 5:14:25 PM EDT
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Here's where we can post what we are currently drinking and/or have drank in the past and discuss what we thought about it. I'm not a professional beer rater or anything. I typically enjoy drinking craft beers and until a few years ago would only drink stouts and porters. Since then I have tried many India Pale Ales and have been enjoying them just as much. I really don't have a "go to" beer per say but when out at a run of the mill restaurant in the the area they usually have a variation of Dogfish Head IPAs on tap that I'll drink or whatever is in season...pumpkin ales, bourbon stouts, etc.
This is your thread to post pictures (preferably ones you took yourself) of whatever beer you like drinking, doesn't matter what it is. Pics aren't necessary but we all love pictures. Tonight I'm drinking a beer from one of my favorite brewers, Evil Twin. They are a "gypsy brewer" , which means they do not have a brewery and use another brewery to brew their beer. So, tonight I am drinking Evil Twin Naked Lunch. It's an imperial stout that I poured from a 11.2oz bottle into a snifter. This beer has roasty malt taste with hints of chocolate. Very easy drinking beer. 
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While Jefferson vehemently opposed a strong central federal government, he apparently had nothing against strong ales like this one. Thomas Jefferson's Tavern Ale is a golden ale with dried fruits and toffee aromas inspired by Jefferson’s original recipe that called for wheat, honey, and rye from his Virginia estate.
ABV 8% I am a big fan of Yard's Brewery's Ales of the Revolution. This one tastes like a good pale ale. If you want a better description, check it on on Beer Advocate. They also have a porter based on Washington's Recipe, one of my favorites........The last one they brew is Ben Franklin's Tavern Spruce...It's okay, not something I would have every once in a while but I like it because it is unique - brewed with spruce tips and twigs and molasses...Of course based on his recipe. |
Replying to my own thread. I also drank a Cambridge Brewing The Audacity of Hops Belgian style double Ipa. I'm pretty new to the Belgium ipas and I never heard of this one before and decided to give it a whirl. I prefer a strong smelling hoppy beer for ipas and this one smelled mostly of grapefruit and floral hops. Very light tasting and went down smooth. Good stuff. I paid about 7 bucks for the bomber and poured into a tulip glass.
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How about what we wished we were drinking, I had Kentucky bourbon ale a few months back and was impressed. I wish we could mail order different beer from around the country  No kidding, there are tons of good beer that is a real pain in the ass to get due to either hype or location. |
| I'm currently drinking a Chimay Grande Reserve. I've spent the last several days working on my propane HERMS brewing system. Thread with pics and videos |
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Right now I'm drinking a Shock Top Belgian White. I had a Chimay white with dinner. But as for a variety of quality, here you go: http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q139/DAL2750/310647B8-A1BA-4810-803F-89764D88945B-9251-0000081611C094BC_zps353acab9.jpg You and I are a lot alike. I'm drinking the St. Bernardus as we speak. |
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Cool. I want to build a new setup and was thinking of investing in the Tower of Power from NB.
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I'm currently drinking a Chimay Grande Reserve. I've spent the last several days working on my propane HERMS brewing system. Thread with pics and videos |
I began this evening with Ballast Point Big Eye Ipa. I bought a case of this already knowing I would like it since i had a sixtel of this stuff not too long ago. This particular picture was taken a few days ago and in my opinion this beer is much better straight from the can. I know it's blasphemy to do this but the nose was much better smelling to me from the can. Great Ipa, lots of grapfruit, citrus, & pine. If you're an Ipa nazi then you owe this a taste.
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Right now I'm drinking a Shock Top Belgian White. I had a Chimay white with dinner. But as for a variety of quality, here you go: http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q139/DAL2750/310647B8-A1BA-4810-803F-89764D88945B-9251-0000081611C094BC_zps353acab9.jpg You and I are a lot alike. I'm drinking the St. Bernardus as we speak. I'm not sure which St Bernabus I had but it was delicious. I do recall it had a huge head. |
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You guys and your fancy high dollar beers...... I envy you.
Until then, Its Coors Light for me tonight  Ha ha,, all of these are married guy, drink one or two a day, or on a weekend. If I can't drink fifteen to twenty in a setting, NO THANKS. Lovin those Coors 16oz. big mouths. They go down fast. 
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Next, Dark Horse Artic Dekoorc Eert. Whatever the hell that means but it can't taste that bad since there is a zombie armed with a chainsaw on the label.
I bought this in a variety pack that had the original Dark Horse Crooked Tree Ipa. I read that the "variety pack" is the Crooked Tree that uses Citra as the malt. This one is pretty bitter. It's decent but the original is better. 
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You guys and your fancy high dollar beers...... I envy you.
Until then, Its Coors Light for me tonight Ha ha,, all of these are married guy, drink one or two a day, or on a weekend. If I can't drink fifteen to twenty in a setting, NO THANKS. Lovin those Coors 16oz. big mouths. They go down fast.  not married
Id rather drink a pint of Chimay blue or St. Bernardus 12 than 8-10 light beers. It has the same effect. |
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Right now I'm drinking a Shock Top Belgian White. I had a Chimay white with dinner. But as for a variety of quality, here you go: http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q139/DAL2750/310647B8-A1BA-4810-803F-89764D88945B-9251-0000081611C094BC_zps353acab9.jpg ETA: Where did you find the Innis & Gunn?? My wife would hump my brains out right now if I could find her some. She drank a lot of it when in Scotland. Those are my type of beers. I drank a bunch of those in Amsterdam and found many here in Houston. I really like the Chouffe's and the Westmalle is decent. I found a Chimay Grand Reserve in a special bottle, I don't know if it's different than the blue bottle but I can't wait to try it. Also had Goose Island Peres Jacques which is nice but I don't know who owns them? 
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http://thefullpint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ales_pic_tjta.jpg While Jefferson vehemently opposed a strong central federal government, he apparently had nothing against strong ales like this one. Thomas Jefferson's Tavern Ale is a golden ale with dried fruits and toffee aromas inspired by Jefferson’s original recipe that called for wheat, honey, and rye from his Virginia estate.
ABV 8% I am a big fan of Yard's Brewery's Ales of the Revolution. This one tastes like a good pale ale. If you want a better description, check it on on Beer Advocate. They also have a porter based on Washington's Recipe, one of my favorites........The last one they brew is Ben Franklin's Tavern Spruce...It's okay, not something I would have every once in a while but I like it because it is unique - brewed with spruce tips and twigs and molasses...Of course based on his recipe. I love that beer!!!! But I just got into homebrewing. I have bottled my first 4 brews and am going to start fermenting another next week. 
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Favorites right now are Chimay Blue and Left Hand Milk Stout. If I'm at a bar with so-so selection, a draft Black and Tan will do in a pinch.
Love the Delerium Beers, but never had a Rogue that I really enjoyed. Crossing my fingers that a buddy of mine stationed in Germany can score some Westvleteren soon. |
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<a href="http://s19.photobucket.com/user/fugitivemind1990/media/esq-shiner-0413-xlg_zpsef6727fd.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/fugitivemind1990/esq-shiner-0413-xlg_zpsef6727fd.jpg</a> The Shiner Black Lager is amazing 
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To date I have tried:
Four Loko (pre-ban)- This is at the bottom of my list only because it is life threatening to some people. I'd sooner staple my balls to a burning piece of charcoal than drink this swill. Keystone- Holy fuck that was nasty Steel City Reserve- Nasty as shit, file that under "young and dumb". Hurricane High Gravity- Nasty Natural Light- Nasty Busch- You have to be drunk to enjoy that shit Staroprahmen (Czech)- What in the skunky motherfuck was that. Mountaineer brewery (West Virginia)- I forget the exact type, but it was one of their darker types...tasted like straight ASSHOLE. Miller High Life- Sucks ass. Miller Lite- Sucks Budweiser-Eck Bud Light- Meh Rolling Rock- Meh Fosters- Meh Bud Light Lime- Meh Pabst Blue Ribbon-Meh Heineken-Meh Peroni Nastra Azurro- Meh New Belgium Fat Tire- Meh Stella Artois- Meh Corona- Meh Guinness-Meh Yuengling Black and Tan- Meh Grolsch-Okay National Bohemian (Baltimore, MD)-Okay Tsingtao (China)-Okay Becks- Okay Yuengling- Okay Tecate-Okay St. Pauli Girl- Okay Sam Adams Lager- Okay/Good Guinness Black Lager- Okay/Good Landshark- Good Ranger IPA- Good Modelo- Good Dos Equis- Good Shiner Bock- Good Kirin Ichiban- Good Sapporo- Good Harpoon Ufo Hefeweizen- Good Sam Adams Octoberfest- Good Killians Irish Red- Good Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA- Good Star Hill Monticello- Good Sam Adams Latitude 48- Good/Pretty Good Sam Adams Cherry Wheat- Good/Pretty Good Sierra Nevada Torpedo- Good/Pretty Good Stone Arrogant Bastard- Good/Pretty Good Stone Ruination IPA- Pretty Good Sam Adams Summer Ale- Pretty Good Shock Top- Pretty Good Delirium Tremens- Pretty good Leinenkugels Sunset Wheat- Pretty good (weird berrylike taste) Hofbrau Munchen (Munich, Germany)- Pretty good Franziskaner- Pretty good Magic Hat #9- Pretty good Sam Adams Latitude 48- Pretty good Kona Brewery (Hawaii) Longboard Lager- Pretty good Sam Adams Blackberry Witbier- Pretty good Chimay (all kinds)- Pretty good Sam Adams Winter Lager- Pretty good Duvel- Pretty good DC Brau The Public- Pretty good DC Brau The Citizen- Pretty good, second 6 pack had something wrong with it. Kona Brewery Passionfruit- Pretty good Sam Adams East-West Kolsch- Pretty good Sam Adams Rustic Saison- Pretty good Dogfishhead (all brews)-Pretty good Flying Dog Raging Bitch- Pretty good Weihanstephaner- Pretty damn good. Sam Adams Imperial Bock- Pretty damn good. If you like a high alcohol, chocolaty beer...this is for you. Straubs (Western PA)- Pretty damn good. Sam Adams Porch Rocker- Pretty damn good. Starr Hill Double Platinum Double IPA- Pretty damn good. Flying Dog Double Dog IPA- Pretty damn good. It has an 11.5 ABV so be very careful. Flying Dog Gonzo Porter- Pretty damn good. It has a 9.3 ABV. Port City Essential IPA (Alexandria, VA)- DAMN good Port City Optimal Wit- DAMN good Wild Blue- Excellent, Blueberry ale Lost Coast Brewery Tangerine Wheat- Excellent This is only some of what I have drunk...i'll add to the list as it comes back to memory. Currently in my fridge I have some Star Hill Double Platinum, Flying Dog Gonzo Porter, and Wild Blue. |
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Right now I'm drinking a Shock Top Belgian White. I had a Chimay white with dinner. But as for a variety of quality, here you go: http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q139/DAL2750/310647B8-A1BA-4810-803F-89764D88945B-9251-0000081611C094BC_zps353acab9.jpg ETA: Where did you find the Innis & Gunn?? My wife would hump my brains out right now if I could find her some. She drank a lot of it when in Scotland. Those are my type of beers. I drank a bunch of those in Amsterdam and found many here in Houston. I really like the Chouffe's and the Westmalle is decent. I found a Chimay Grand Reserve in a special bottle, I don't know if it's different than the blue bottle but I can't wait to try it. Also had Goose Island Peres Jacques which is nice but I don't know who owns them? https://untappd.s3.amazonaws.com/photo/2013_05_07/20b534fc4607a3c9514b3e0ab67b7bd5_320x320.jpg This store in town called Corks and Tops. Next time I'm there I will see if they have more. |
Here's what I drank today. The Founders is a pretty big Ipa at 9.4%. It was pretty decent. The Evil Twin was more malty than hoppy. I've had this quite a few times and I like having one every now and again. If you like stuff that's real hoppy then I'd pass on this one. The next is Pretty Things Fluffy White Rabbits. This is an abbey tripel. As you can see its nice and light colored compared to the other two. Very citrus nose and not too bitter on the finish. So far I haven't had anything I did not like from Pretty Things.
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Don't buy this: http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y316/righttobeararms8/Random/BaconAle_zps51822279.jpg It's really nasty. + many. Drain pour. |
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Tonight is Sam Adams Summer Ale and Bud Light Platinum.......Nothing better in the fridge(I have a bunch of Yards, but I have been drinking that all week) and really didn't feel like going out to get anything else, lol.
I know ALOT of people who really like SA Summer ale...I have drank it a many time and never been able to enjoy it as much as others.. |
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<a href="http://s19.photobucket.com/user/fugitivemind1990/media/esq-shiner-0413-xlg_zpsef6727fd.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/fugitivemind1990/esq-shiner-0413-xlg_zpsef6727fd.jpg</a> You and me sir we would get along I think. |
